About
Letoon Ancient City, also known as the Letoon Sanctuary, lies in the village of Kumluova in Serik, Antalya Province, on the Turkish Mediterranean coast. It is the sacred sanctuary of ancient Lycia and forms part of the Xanthos-Letoon UNESCO World Heritage Site, so a visit here is as much about a place of worship as about its ruins.
What you will see
The sanctuary is built around three temples, dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo. Walking among them gives a clear sense of how the site was organised for religious life. Among its most important features are the trilingual inscriptions found here, which are of particular interest to anyone curious about the languages once spoken in the region.
Planning your visit
- Allow time to read the layout slowly, moving between the three temples in turn.
- Give some thought to the inscriptions, which are the site's most distinctive remains.
- Pair the visit with nearby Xanthos, the other part of the UNESCO site, if your route allows.
- To check current arrangements before you travel, you can call the site on +90 242 874 2088.
Letoon suits visitors who enjoy quiet, historically rich places and who are happy to read the remains closely rather than expect a large, busy complex. It is a focused stop on the way to or from the Antalya coast.
